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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Write to Survive Podcast</title><link>http://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com</link><description><![CDATA[A writing podcast for everyone!  Interviews with up-and-coming and established authors, writing news, and info on contests and journals. Writing doesn't begin and end with publication, and we want to cover everything else that makes up your writing life.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/2605752/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Write to Survive Podcast</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg</url><title>Write to Survive Podcast</title><link>http://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:25:03 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:name><itunes:email>writetosurvivepodcast@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>A writing podcast for everyone!  Interviews with up-and-coming and established authors, writing news, and info on contests and journals. Writing doesn't begin and end with publication, and we want to cover everything else that makes up your writing life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A writing podcast for everyone!  Interviews with up-and-coming and established authors, writing news, and info on contests and journals. Writing doesn't begin and end with publication, and we want to cover everything else that makes up your writing life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Episode 29: Snow Dogs Allowed w/ Kim Chinquee</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-snow-dogs-allowed-w-kim-chinquee--44552083</link><description><![CDATA[Dan sits down with one of the best flash fiction writers out there. Kim Chinquee, to discuss her journey as a writer, her new book Snow Dog, and how to keep writing when the world turn's upside down. <br /><br />SnowDog: <a href="http://www.kimchinquee.com/" rel="noopener">http://www.kimchinquee.com/</a><br />Flash Fiction: Very Short Stories: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Fiction-Very-Short-Stories/dp/0393308839" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Fiction-Very-Short-Stories/dp/0393308839</a><br /><br />Lydia Copeland Gwyn: <a href="https://www.pw.org/node/1078585" rel="noopener">https://www.pw.org/node/1078585</a><br /> <br /><br />Kim Chinquee grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, served in the medical field in the Air Force, and is often referred to as the "queen" of flash fiction. She's published hundreds of pieces of fiction and nonfiction in journals and magazines including The Nation, Ploughshares, NOON, Storyquarterly, Denver Quarterly, Fiction, Story, Notre Dame Review, Conjunctions, and others. She is the recipient of two Pushcart Prizes and a Henfield Prize. She is Senior Editor of New World Writing, co-director of Buffalo State's Writing Major, and serves as the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Northeast Regional Council Chair.<br /><br />You can follow the Write To Survive Podcast on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/WritingSurvivor" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/WritingSurvivor</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44552083</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:19:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44552083/kimfinal.mp3" length="46722704" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dan sits down with one of the best flash fiction writers out there. Kim Chinquee, to discuss her journey as a writer, her new book Snow Dog, and how to keep writing when the world turn's upside down. &#13;
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SnowDog: http://www.kimchinquee.com/&#13;
Flash...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dan sits down with one of the best flash fiction writers out there. Kim Chinquee, to discuss her journey as a writer, her new book Snow Dog, and how to keep writing when the world turn's upside down. <br /><br />SnowDog: <a href="http://www.kimchinquee.com/" rel="noopener">http://www.kimchinquee.com/</a><br />Flash Fiction: Very Short Stories: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Fiction-Very-Short-Stories/dp/0393308839" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Fiction-Very-Short-Stories/dp/0393308839</a><br /><br />Lydia Copeland Gwyn: <a href="https://www.pw.org/node/1078585" rel="noopener">https://www.pw.org/node/1078585</a><br /> <br /><br />Kim Chinquee grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, served in the medical field in the Air Force, and is often referred to as the "queen" of flash fiction. She's published hundreds of pieces of fiction and nonfiction in journals and magazines including The Nation, Ploughshares, NOON, Storyquarterly, Denver Quarterly, Fiction, Story, Notre Dame Review, Conjunctions, and others. She is the recipient of two Pushcart Prizes and a Henfield Prize. She is Senior Editor of New World Writing, co-director of Buffalo State's Writing Major, and serves as the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Northeast Regional Council Chair.<br /><br />You can follow the Write To Survive Podcast on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/WritingSurvivor" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/WritingSurvivor</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2921</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,fiction,flash,interviews,publishing,writers,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 28: A Triumphant Return w/ Ross Wilcox</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-a-triumphant-return-w-ross-wilcox--43395945</link><description><![CDATA[A new chapter begins for the Write To Survive Podcast. Two years since our last episode, we rejoin Dan as an MFA graduate out in the world trying to figure things out the best way he knows how: talking to other people. The first guest of the new era is Ross Wilcox, a recent PhD graduate from the University of North Texas and the author of The Golden Gate Jumper Survivors Society, out now from 7.13 Books.<br /><br />Check out Ross's Book: <a href="https://www.spdbooks.org/Products/9781733367240/golden-gate-jumper-survivors-society.aspx" rel="noopener">https://www.spdbooks.org/Products/9781733367240/golden-gate-jumper-survivors-society.aspx</a><br />Follow him on Twitter:  @rossofthewilcox<br />7.13 Books: <a href="https://713books.com/" rel="noopener">https://713books.com/</a><br /><br />Support the show: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/danarndtwrites" rel="noopener">https://ko-fi.com/danarndtwrites</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43395945</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:36:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43395945/rossfinal.mp3" length="56104434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A new chapter begins for the Write To Survive Podcast. Two years since our last episode, we rejoin Dan as an MFA graduate out in the world trying to figure things out the best way he knows how: talking to other people. The first guest of the new era...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new chapter begins for the Write To Survive Podcast. Two years since our last episode, we rejoin Dan as an MFA graduate out in the world trying to figure things out the best way he knows how: talking to other people. The first guest of the new era is Ross Wilcox, a recent PhD graduate from the University of North Texas and the author of The Golden Gate Jumper Survivors Society, out now from 7.13 Books.<br /><br />Check out Ross's Book: <a href="https://www.spdbooks.org/Products/9781733367240/golden-gate-jumper-survivors-society.aspx" rel="noopener">https://www.spdbooks.org/Products/9781733367240/golden-gate-jumper-survivors-society.aspx</a><br />Follow him on Twitter:  @rossofthewilcox<br />7.13 Books: <a href="https://713books.com/" rel="noopener">https://713books.com/</a><br /><br />Support the show: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/danarndtwrites" rel="noopener">https://ko-fi.com/danarndtwrites</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3507</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,authors,career,fiction,interviews,poetry,publishing,short,stories,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 27: Halloween Spooktacular II feat. Nina Alvarez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-halloween-spooktacular-ii-feat-nina-alvarez--16099571</link><description><![CDATA[This is a JAM-PACKED episode as we reach the best single day in the entire year: HALLOWEEN!<br />Light the pumpkins, spice the cider, and get ready for two hours of spooky, scary goodness! <br />First, Dan and Brigid discuss the War on Halloween and how they're celebrating the auspicious day. <br />Then, an interview with Nina Alvarez from Cosmographia books on her newly curated collection: "Early American Gothic: Stories and Poems." They discuss her work as an indie publisher, what Cosmographia's "By Candlelight" series is, and just what the word "gothic" even means!<br />Finally, a good mix publication opportunities for writers of a more horrific persuasion, including a particularly "ruff" one for LGBT writers!<br />And, as a bonus, the hosts have recorded some of their favorite bits of poetry and fiction for you to enjoy throughout the episode, so be sure to listen to every spine-tingling second!<br />Readings:<br />"Ghost House" by Robert Frost, read by Brigid Phillips<br />Music: Nocturne in C sharp minor 'Lento con gran espressione', B. 49 (Op. posth.) by Frédéric Chopin, performed by Aya Higuchi, used under Creative Commons<br />Poem 670 ("One need not be a Chamber—to be Haunted—")<br />by Emily Dickinson, Read by Dan Arndt <br />Background Sound: "Atmosphere Horror-4" by julius_galla via freesound.com<br />Excerpt from Mary Shelley's 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯; 𝘰𝘳, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘶𝘴, <br />read by Celia Freeman<br />Music: "Adagio for Strings" by Samuel Barber<br /><br />Intro Music: "Halloween" by Keshco, used under Creative Commons<br /><br />Contact us:<br /><a href="mailto:writetosurvivepodcast@gmail.com">writetosurvivepodcast@gmail.com</a><br />writetosurvivecast.com<br />Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Facebook: WriteToSurvivePodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16099571</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 08:56:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16099571/27.mp3" length="120634304" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a JAM-PACKED episode as we reach the best single day in the entire year: HALLOWEEN!&#13;
Light the pumpkins, spice the cider, and get ready for two hours of spooky, scary goodness! &#13;
First, Dan and Brigid discuss the War on Halloween and how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a JAM-PACKED episode as we reach the best single day in the entire year: HALLOWEEN!<br />Light the pumpkins, spice the cider, and get ready for two hours of spooky, scary goodness! <br />First, Dan and Brigid discuss the War on Halloween and how they're celebrating the auspicious day. <br />Then, an interview with Nina Alvarez from Cosmographia books on her newly curated collection: "Early American Gothic: Stories and Poems." They discuss her work as an indie publisher, what Cosmographia's "By Candlelight" series is, and just what the word "gothic" even means!<br />Finally, a good mix publication opportunities for writers of a more horrific persuasion, including a particularly "ruff" one for LGBT writers!<br />And, as a bonus, the hosts have recorded some of their favorite bits of poetry and fiction for you to enjoy throughout the episode, so be sure to listen to every spine-tingling second!<br />Readings:<br />"Ghost House" by Robert Frost, read by Brigid Phillips<br />Music: Nocturne in C sharp minor 'Lento con gran espressione', B. 49 (Op. posth.) by Frédéric Chopin, performed by Aya Higuchi, used under Creative Commons<br />Poem 670 ("One need not be a Chamber—to be Haunted—")<br />by Emily Dickinson, Read by Dan Arndt <br />Background Sound: "Atmosphere Horror-4" by julius_galla via freesound.com<br />Excerpt from Mary Shelley's 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯; 𝘰𝘳, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘶𝘴, <br />read by Celia Freeman<br />Music: "Adagio for Strings" by Samuel Barber<br /><br />Intro Music: "Halloween" by Keshco, used under Creative Commons<br /><br />Contact us:<br /><a href="mailto:writetosurvivepodcast@gmail.com">writetosurvivepodcast@gmail.com</a><br />writetosurvivecast.com<br />Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Facebook: WriteToSurvivePodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7540</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>american,cosmographia,dickinson,fiction,frankenstein,ghosts,gothic,halloween,haunted,horror,interview,poetry,publishing,writinglife,writingtips</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ffc849211f324f79b22aced5bcfacc10.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTS Drabbles: Lisa Shea</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wts-drabbles-lisa-shea--16088870</link><description><![CDATA[We have a whole mess of stuff this week as we prepare for the BEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR: Halloween! In lieu of our normal Monday episode, we're instead bringing you back-to-back interviews with horror writers leading up to an All-Hallows-Eve special! First on the Docket is Lisa Shea, who among many hats is a writer of mystery, romance, and more. She also runs the Horror Retweet Group on twitter, helping promote her fellow authors on the platform. She and Dan discuss here newest series  "Monstrous Vision of the Cthulu Call" and how she worked to make sure it would piss old Howard right the hell off! We also touch on the THREE other books she has out this month, how she keeps up a manic pace, working from home, and the secret to proper balance as a writer. Happy hauntings!<br /><br />Intro Music: "Fearweaver" by Three Chain Links<br />Outro music: "Little Hotel of Horror" by Documentarium<br /><br />Contact us:<br /><a href="mailto:writetosurvivepodcast@gmail.com">writetosurvivepodcast@gmail.com</a><br />writetosurvivecast.com<br />Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Facebook: WriteToSurvivePodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16088870</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16088870/lisa_drabble.mp3" length="32892968" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We have a whole mess of stuff this week as we prepare for the BEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR: Halloween! In lieu of our normal Monday episode, we're instead bringing you back-to-back interviews with horror writers leading up to an All-Hallows-Eve special!...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have a whole mess of stuff this week as we prepare for the BEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR: Halloween! In lieu of our normal Monday episode, we're instead bringing you back-to-back interviews with horror writers leading up to an All-Hallows-Eve special! First on the Docket is Lisa Shea, who among many hats is a writer of mystery, romance, and more. She also runs the Horror Retweet Group on twitter, helping promote her fellow authors on the platform. She and Dan discuss here newest series  "Monstrous Vision of the Cthulu Call" and how she worked to make sure it would piss old Howard right the hell off! We also touch on the THREE other books she has out this month, how she keeps up a manic pace, working from home, and the secret to proper balance as a writer. Happy hauntings!<br /><br />Intro Music: "Fearweaver" by Three Chain Links<br />Outro music: "Little Hotel of Horror" by Documentarium<br /><br />Contact us:<br /><a href="mailto:writetosurvivepodcast@gmail.com">writetosurvivepodcast@gmail.com</a><br />writetosurvivecast.com<br />Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Facebook: WriteToSurvivePodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2056</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fiction,halloween,horror,interview,nonfiction,poetry,publishing,selfpub,writing,writinglife,writingtips</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ffc849211f324f79b22aced5bcfacc10.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 26: New Dimensions of Fear w/ Joseph Van Buren</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-new-dimensions-of-fear-w-joseph-van-buren--16005116</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to the Spook to Survive Podcast ghosts and ghouls! This week, we delve into the depths of horror as Dan and Brigid try to figure out just what kind of horror they like and why people like it in the first place!<br />Then, Dan talks with poet and musician Joseph Van Buren, who has recently had his work appear in "Haunted Are These Houses" from Unnerving, and who has released his latest chapbook of dark poems "Mask: Persona.<br />Finally, a trip into the terrifying world of erotic horror literature, a discussion of the BS "LGBT" genre, and a round of publishing opportunities picked especially for only our spookiest listeners.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16005116</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 19:51:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16005116/26.mp3" length="107840155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome back to the Spook to Survive Podcast ghosts and ghouls! This week, we delve into the depths of horror as Dan and Brigid try to figure out just what kind of horror they like and why people like it in the first place!&#13;
Then, Dan talks with poet...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome back to the Spook to Survive Podcast ghosts and ghouls! This week, we delve into the depths of horror as Dan and Brigid try to figure out just what kind of horror they like and why people like it in the first place!<br />Then, Dan talks with poet and musician Joseph Van Buren, who has recently had his work appear in "Haunted Are These Houses" from Unnerving, and who has released his latest chapbook of dark poems "Mask: Persona.<br />Finally, a trip into the terrifying world of erotic horror literature, a discussion of the BS "LGBT" genre, and a round of publishing opportunities picked especially for only our spookiest listeners.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6740</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>darkfiction,fiction,halloween,horror,interview,johndoe,podcast,spooky,writing,writinglife,writingtips</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ffc849211f324f79b22aced5bcfacc10.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 25: The Romantic Fantasy of Self Publishing w/ C.A. Worley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-the-romantic-fantasy-of-self-publishing-w-c-a-worley--15819199</link><description><![CDATA[0:00 Hi's Hello's and Many Meetings<br />Brigid has a new job!<br />7:29 Self-Publishing Discussion<br />28:00 Interview with CA Worley<br /><a href="https://caworleyauthor.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener">https://caworleyauthor.wordpress.com/</a><br />1:15:00 Publishing Opportunities<br /><br />For show notes and other info, visit our website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivecast.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivecast.com</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Become A Patron: Patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br /><br />Fallow Fellow by Cullah used under Creative Commons]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15819199</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:03:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15819199/25b.mp3" length="86704795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>0:00 Hi's Hello's and Many Meetings&#13;
Brigid has a new job!&#13;
7:29 Self-Publishing Discussion&#13;
28:00 Interview with CA Worley&#13;
https://caworleyauthor.wordpress.com/&#13;
1:15:00 Publishing Opportunities&#13;
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For show notes and other info, visit our website:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[0:00 Hi's Hello's and Many Meetings<br />Brigid has a new job!<br />7:29 Self-Publishing Discussion<br />28:00 Interview with CA Worley<br /><a href="https://caworleyauthor.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener">https://caworleyauthor.wordpress.com/</a><br />1:15:00 Publishing Opportunities<br /><br />For show notes and other info, visit our website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivecast.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivecast.com</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Become A Patron: Patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br /><br />Fallow Fellow by Cullah used under Creative Commons]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5420</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amwriting,fantasy,fiction,indie,poetry,publishing,romance,selfpub,writing,writinglife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 24: Back To School w/ Monica Carter from Lambda Literary</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-back-to-school-w-monica-carter-from-lambda-literary--15688492</link><description><![CDATA[Happy September! We're all hyped up for fall and hope you crazy kids are happy to back in school, or hype to not be in school as the case may be. This week we have an interview with Monica Carter, the head of Lambda Literary's "LGBTQ Authors In Schools" program that promotes diversity through engagement between the LGBTQ community of writers and K-12 classrooms. Plus: Dan and Brigid recommend some books to get you in that autumnal mood, then some very interesting publishing opportunities coming up very soon!<br />For show notes and other info, visit our website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivecast.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivecast.com</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Become A Patron: Patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br /><br />Fallow Fellow by Cullah used under Creative Commons]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15688492</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 06:07:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15688492/24.mp3" length="88875257" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Happy September! We're all hyped up for fall and hope you crazy kids are happy to back in school, or hype to not be in school as the case may be. This week we have an interview with Monica Carter, the head of Lambda Literary's "LGBTQ Authors In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy September! We're all hyped up for fall and hope you crazy kids are happy to back in school, or hype to not be in school as the case may be. This week we have an interview with Monica Carter, the head of Lambda Literary's "LGBTQ Authors In Schools" program that promotes diversity through engagement between the LGBTQ community of writers and K-12 classrooms. Plus: Dan and Brigid recommend some books to get you in that autumnal mood, then some very interesting publishing opportunities coming up very soon!<br />For show notes and other info, visit our website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivecast.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivecast.com</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Become A Patron: Patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br /><br />Fallow Fellow by Cullah used under Creative Commons]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5555</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autumn,education,fall,fiction,harrypotter,lambda,lgbtq,podcast,poetry,publishing,queerwriting,school,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTS Drabbles: "Lost Highways" with D. Alexander Ward</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wts-drabbles-lost-highways-with-d-alexander-ward--15652878</link><description><![CDATA[Do you get scared when you're out on the road, no cars in sight, with nothing but your headlights and a few stars between you and the crushing dark around you? Then you may just like "Lost Highways," the latest collection of dark fiction and horror from returning guest D Alexander Ward, who last appeared in our Halloween special! He and Dan discuss the genesis of the whole collection and we try to figure out what makes driving so damn scary. He also gives an insight into working with an incredibly diverse group of authors, as well as getting a forward from Brian Keene...while Brian was still in the hospital! <br /><br />For notes and more: writetosurvivecast.com<br />Follow us on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Become A Patron: Patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br /><br />"Gorgon" by Jesse Spillane is licensed under an Attribution License. <br />"Fearweaver" by Three Chain Links is licensed under an Attribution License.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15652878</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 05:53:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15652878/da_drabble.mp3" length="28790699" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you get scared when you're out on the road, no cars in sight, with nothing but your headlights and a few stars between you and the crushing dark around you? Then you may just like "Lost Highways," the latest collection of dark fiction and horror...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you get scared when you're out on the road, no cars in sight, with nothing but your headlights and a few stars between you and the crushing dark around you? Then you may just like "Lost Highways," the latest collection of dark fiction and horror from returning guest D Alexander Ward, who last appeared in our Halloween special! He and Dan discuss the genesis of the whole collection and we try to figure out what makes driving so damn scary. He also gives an insight into working with an incredibly diverse group of authors, as well as getting a forward from Brian Keene...while Brian was still in the hospital! <br /><br />For notes and more: writetosurvivecast.com<br />Follow us on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Become A Patron: Patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br /><br />"Gorgon" by Jesse Spillane is licensed under an Attribution License. <br />"Fearweaver" by Three Chain Links is licensed under an Attribution License.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1800</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,cars,dark,driving,fiction,horror,publishing,stories,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1ea7deb04e987e5d9253a3b9f1a7493b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 23: Forging Your Writing Identity w/ Robin Sinclair</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-forging-your-writing-identity-w-robin-sinclair--15583912</link><description><![CDATA[It's Dan's first episode back in Kansas! He and Brigid are back this week with a full report on the Hugo Awards as well as a discussion on the fantastic human that is N.K Jemisin. Then, Dan sits down with poet, graphic novelist, and dark fiction writer Robin Sinclair to discuss how they figured out their path in writing, one that lead them to their debut chapbook Letters to My Lover From Behind Asylum Walls. Finally, its another installment of Pretentious White Dude Writer Spotlight (now with theme music), where Dan and Brigid read from author and wannabe bad boy Will Self's recent Guardian article and learn just what a "maven" is. And, as always, some upcoming contests and open submissions for you to check out!<br />For show notes and other info, visit our website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivecast.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivecast.com</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Become A Patron: Patreon.com/WriteToSurvive]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15583912</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 06:05:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15583912/491685642_writetosurvive_wtsp_forging_your_writing_identity_w_robin_sinclair.mp3" length="96699871" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's Dan's first episode back in Kansas! He and Brigid are back this week with a full report on the Hugo Awards as well as a discussion on the fantastic human that is N.K Jemisin. Then, Dan sits down with poet, graphic novelist, and dark fiction...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's Dan's first episode back in Kansas! He and Brigid are back this week with a full report on the Hugo Awards as well as a discussion on the fantastic human that is N.K Jemisin. Then, Dan sits down with poet, graphic novelist, and dark fiction writer Robin Sinclair to discuss how they figured out their path in writing, one that lead them to their debut chapbook Letters to My Lover From Behind Asylum Walls. Finally, its another installment of Pretentious White Dude Writer Spotlight (now with theme music), where Dan and Brigid read from author and wannabe bad boy Will Self's recent Guardian article and learn just what a "maven" is. And, as always, some upcoming contests and open submissions for you to check out!<br />For show notes and other info, visit our website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivecast.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivecast.com</a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br />Become A Patron: Patreon.com/WriteToSurvive]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6044</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amwriting,arts,fiction,letters,news,novels,poetry,publishing,writing,writinglife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTSP: Forging Your Writing Identity w/ Robin Sinclair</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtsp-forging-your-writing-identity-w-robin-sinclair--18727778</link><description><![CDATA[WTSP: Forging Your Writing Identity w/ Robin Sinclair by Write to Survive]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/491685642</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 05:43:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18727778/491685642_writetosurvive_wtsp_forging_your_writing_identity_w_robin_sinclair.mp3" length="96699871" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>WTSP: Forging Your Writing Identity w/ Robin Sinclair by Write to Survive</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[WTSP: Forging Your Writing Identity w/ Robin Sinclair by Write to Survive]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6044</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3430193b556e25d1f7fdf3678fef9483.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 22: Scratching The Writing Itch feat. Christa Carmen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-scratching-the-writing-itch-feat-christa-carmen--15506507</link><description><![CDATA[There's a lot of ways that we can fill our need to write. In this episode, Brigid and Dan discuss a few ways to use your skills in non traditional ways. Dan reports from GenCon and we discuss how games like Dungeons & Dragons or shows like The Adventure Zone are changing the rules of storytelling. Then, Dan sits down with horror author Christa Carmen to discuss her upcoming debut "Something Borrowed, Something Blood-soaked," as well as her experience as a mental health professional who writes dark fiction. Then, an interview with MetaArcade founder David Reid from the GenCon floor. We get the lowdown on their new interactive storytelling game Cthulu Chronicles, and how interested writers can contribute stories to the ongoing project. <br /><br />Intro: Fallow Fellow by Cullah used under Creative Commons<br />Outro: Alice in Horrorland by the Voodoo Puppets used under Creative Commons<br /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivecast.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivecast.com</a><br />Patreon: patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br />Twitter: @WritingSurvivor]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15506507</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:35:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15506507/22_gencon_and_carmen.mp3" length="122050350" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There's a lot of ways that we can fill our need to write. 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We get the lowdown on their new interactive storytelling game Cthulu Chronicles, and how interested writers can contribute stories to the ongoing project. <br /><br />Intro: Fallow Fellow by Cullah used under Creative Commons<br />Outro: Alice in Horrorland by the Voodoo Puppets used under Creative Commons<br /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivecast.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivecast.com</a><br />Patreon: patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br />Twitter: @WritingSurvivor]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7629</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,arts,d&amp;d,gaming,gencon,horror,interviews,novel,rpg,storytelling,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 21: Healing the World Through Words w/ Lesléa Newman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-healing-the-world-through-words-w-leslea-newman--15353235</link><description><![CDATA[Dan and Brigid hold it down this week as they interview acclaimed poet and children's book author Lesléa Newman. They discuss her education with the Beats, how her writing helps her heal, and how the Jewish concept of tikkun olam informs her mission to give voice to the voiceless. Then, Dan and Brigid are joined by WTS Special Library Correspondent Lily Jenness to tear apart Forbes's history of anti-library think pieces. <br /><br /><br />0:00- Hi, Hello, and Many Meetings<br />0:20-New Website!<br />1:55-Interview Recap<br />6:00- Interview with Lesléa<br />51:40- “I Carry My Mother” read by Lesléa Newman via the Jewish Women’s Archive<br />52:40- The Weird World of Library Hatred w/ Lily Jenness <br /><br />Become a Patron: patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br />Stitcher iTunes RadioPublic<br /><br />Follow the show on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br /><br />Outro music “Library Card” from Arthur]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15353235</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:01:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15353235/ep_21_leslea_newman.mp3" length="92421223" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dan and Brigid hold it down this week as they interview acclaimed poet and children's book author Lesléa Newman. They discuss her education with the Beats, how her writing helps her heal, and how the Jewish concept of tikkun olam informs her mission...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dan and Brigid hold it down this week as they interview acclaimed poet and children's book author Lesléa Newman. They discuss her education with the Beats, how her writing helps her heal, and how the Jewish concept of tikkun olam informs her mission to give voice to the voiceless. Then, Dan and Brigid are joined by WTS Special Library Correspondent Lily Jenness to tear apart Forbes's history of anti-library think pieces. <br /><br /><br />0:00- Hi, Hello, and Many Meetings<br />0:20-New Website!<br />1:55-Interview Recap<br />6:00- Interview with Lesléa<br />51:40- “I Carry My Mother” read by Lesléa Newman via the Jewish Women’s Archive<br />52:40- The Weird World of Library Hatred w/ Lily Jenness <br /><br />Become a Patron: patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br />Stitcher iTunes RadioPublic<br /><br />Follow the show on Twitter: @WritingSurvivor<br /><br />Outro music “Library Card” from Arthur]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5777</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amwriting,arts,change,identity,interview,kidlit,lgbt,literature,podcast,poetry,publishing,writing,writinglife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 20: The Power of Community w/ Dan Lopez from Lambda Literary</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-the-power-of-community-w-dan-lopez-from-lambda-literary--15260282</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode: Brigid puts away some graphs, Celia's brains leak out of her ears, and Dan commits troop crimes. Then, an interview with LA-based writer Dan Lopez on community, Lambda Litfest, and surviving in the wake of the 2016 Pulse Shooting. Finally, we visit the Extreme Teen Writer's Corner, discuss the new alt-Nobel Prize in Literature, and dip a toe into the insane world of right-wing thriller novels. <br />10:00- Interview With Dan Lopez<br /><br />1:01:00- News<br /><br />1:07:00- Brief Note On Harlan Ellison<br /><br />1:08:00- Publishing<br />1:08:49- Extreme Teen Writer’s Corner<br /><br />1:27:00: Trigger Warning Discussion<br /><br />Follow the show on Twitter @WritingSurvivor<br />Support the show and unlock exclusive content by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br /><br />Theme tune is "Fallow Fellow" by Cullah, end tune is "Every Cowboy" by Cellophane Sam]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15260282</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2018 17:31:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15260282/episode_20.mp3" length="97835884" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode: Brigid puts away some graphs, Celia's brains leak out of her ears, and Dan commits troop crimes. Then, an interview with LA-based writer Dan Lopez on community, Lambda Litfest, and surviving in the wake of the 2016 Pulse Shooting....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode: Brigid puts away some graphs, Celia's brains leak out of her ears, and Dan commits troop crimes. Then, an interview with LA-based writer Dan Lopez on community, Lambda Litfest, and surviving in the wake of the 2016 Pulse Shooting. Finally, we visit the Extreme Teen Writer's Corner, discuss the new alt-Nobel Prize in Literature, and dip a toe into the insane world of right-wing thriller novels. <br />10:00- Interview With Dan Lopez<br /><br />1:01:00- News<br /><br />1:07:00- Brief Note On Harlan Ellison<br /><br />1:08:00- Publishing<br />1:08:49- Extreme Teen Writer’s Corner<br /><br />1:27:00: Trigger Warning Discussion<br /><br />Follow the show on Twitter @WritingSurvivor<br />Support the show and unlock exclusive content by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/WriteToSurvive<br /><br />Theme tune is "Fallow Fellow" by Cullah, end tune is "Every Cowboy" by Cellophane Sam]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6115</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,career,fanfiction,gay,interview,lgbt,literature,news,novel,poetry,publishing,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 19: Lesbian Poetics w/ Mary Meriam &amp; Carolyn Boll from Lavender Review</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-lesbian-poetics-w-mary-meriam-carolyn-boll-from-lavender-review--15112989</link><description><![CDATA[Lean and clean this week as Dan flies solo with an interview-only episode. No extra biz, no guff. Just our guests. And we've got a hell of a pair of guests this week. In our first dual interview, Dan spoke with legendary poet Mary Meriam and Canadian dancer-turned-poet Carolyn Boll, both from Lavender Press. We talk about everything from the Odyssey, to the state of poetry since Mary's MFA years, to whether or not Dan is up on his lesbian history. Don't forget to check out our Patreon at patreon.com/writetosurvive <br />Show notes here: <a href="https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/24/wtsp-episode-19-lesbian-poetics-w-mary-meriam-carolyn-boll-from-lavender-review/" rel="noopener">https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/24/wtsp-episode-19-lesbian-poetics-w-mary-meriam-carolyn-boll-from-lavender-review/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15112989</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 04:14:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15112989/episode_19.mp3" length="93178983" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lean and clean this week as Dan flies solo with an interview-only episode. No extra biz, no guff. Just our guests. And we've got a hell of a pair of guests this week. In our first dual interview, Dan spoke with legendary poet Mary Meriam and Canadian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lean and clean this week as Dan flies solo with an interview-only episode. No extra biz, no guff. Just our guests. And we've got a hell of a pair of guests this week. In our first dual interview, Dan spoke with legendary poet Mary Meriam and Canadian dancer-turned-poet Carolyn Boll, both from Lavender Press. We talk about everything from the Odyssey, to the state of poetry since Mary's MFA years, to whether or not Dan is up on his lesbian history. Don't forget to check out our Patreon at patreon.com/writetosurvive <br />Show notes here: <a href="https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/24/wtsp-episode-19-lesbian-poetics-w-mary-meriam-carolyn-boll-from-lavender-review/" rel="noopener">https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/24/wtsp-episode-19-lesbian-poetics-w-mary-meriam-carolyn-boll-from-lavender-review/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5824</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amwriting,interview,lavender,lesbian,lgbt,podcast,poetry,publishing,writing,writingadvice,writinglife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 18: Queering Our Writing w/ Tara Shea Burke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-queering-our-writing-w-tara-shea-burke--15043189</link><description><![CDATA[Boy, have we got an episode for you. Brigid and Dan do a deep dive into writing as bisexuals, the value of queer characters, and what still needs to be done on the representation front. Then, Dan talks with Tara Shea Burke, queer poet and editor for Sinister Wisdom, about the tight-rope act of erotic writing, her struggles with identity, and the power of the queer body in poetry. Finally, Brigid and Dan spotlight some of their favorite queer lit mags publishing today.<br /><br />13:06- Pride Discussion<br />50:00- Interview with Tara Shea Burke<br />2:15:16- Queer Lit Mag Spotlight<br /><br />Show notes here: <a href="https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/18/episode-18-queering-our-writing-w-tara-shea-burke/" rel="noopener">https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/18/episode-18-queering-our-writing-w-tara-shea-burke/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15043189</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:56:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15043189/episode_18.mp3" length="165831156" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Boy, have we got an episode for you. Brigid and Dan do a deep dive into writing as bisexuals, the value of queer characters, and what still needs to be done on the representation front. Then, Dan talks with Tara Shea Burke, queer poet and editor for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Boy, have we got an episode for you. Brigid and Dan do a deep dive into writing as bisexuals, the value of queer characters, and what still needs to be done on the representation front. Then, Dan talks with Tara Shea Burke, queer poet and editor for Sinister Wisdom, about the tight-rope act of erotic writing, her struggles with identity, and the power of the queer body in poetry. Finally, Brigid and Dan spotlight some of their favorite queer lit mags publishing today.<br /><br />13:06- Pride Discussion<br />50:00- Interview with Tara Shea Burke<br />2:15:16- Queer Lit Mag Spotlight<br /><br />Show notes here: <a href="https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/18/episode-18-queering-our-writing-w-tara-shea-burke/" rel="noopener">https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/18/episode-18-queering-our-writing-w-tara-shea-burke/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10365</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,interview,lgbt,literature,podcast,poetry,pride,publishing,queer,stories,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTS Drabbles: Fanfic and Fandom w/ Gretchen Ellis from The Fandomentals</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wts-drabbles-fanfic-and-fandom-w-gretchen-ellis-from-the-fandomentals--14894650</link><description><![CDATA[The second installment of our interview series features writer, editor, and self-described bisexual nerd Gretchen Ellis, Managing Editor for The Fandomentals. We discuss the escapism of writing, the role we play in representation, and why fandom is important despite how silly it all can be.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14894650</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2018 19:07:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14894650/gretchen_drabble.mp3" length="50956905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The second installment of our interview series features writer, editor, and self-described bisexual nerd Gretchen Ellis, Managing Editor for The Fandomentals. We discuss the escapism of writing, the role we play in representation, and why fandom is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second installment of our interview series features writer, editor, and self-described bisexual nerd Gretchen Ellis, Managing Editor for The Fandomentals. We discuss the escapism of writing, the role we play in representation, and why fandom is important despite how silly it all can be.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3185</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fandom,fanfic,interview,lgbt,novel,scifi,writing,writinglife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9f5ae2ae0bf8827de65b9b445ec2934e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 17: Is An MFA Right For You?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-is-an-mfa-right-for-you--14602001</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode: Dan nerds out over Balrogs, Celia is finally heard, and Brigid goes full librarian on us. Our main subject this week is the MFA. Long considered a "must have" to be a serious writer. But is that the case nowadays? We discuss our paths to, or away from, the MFA, as well as the many variations on the MFA. Also: An interview with Lily Jenness, a Bloomington based writer and librarian, plus our usual mix of news and publication opportunities.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14602001</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2018 21:35:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14602001/episode_17.mp3" length="100101223" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode: Dan nerds out over Balrogs, Celia is finally heard, and Brigid goes full librarian on us. Our main subject this week is the MFA. Long considered a "must have" to be a serious writer. But is that the case nowadays? We discuss our paths...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode: Dan nerds out over Balrogs, Celia is finally heard, and Brigid goes full librarian on us. Our main subject this week is the MFA. Long considered a "must have" to be a serious writer. But is that the case nowadays? We discuss our paths to, or away from, the MFA, as well as the many variations on the MFA. Also: An interview with Lily Jenness, a Bloomington based writer and librarian, plus our usual mix of news and publication opportunities.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6257</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,fiction,interview,library,literature,mfa,podcast,poetry,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 16: Matt Ijac</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-matt-ijac--14432457</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode: Brigid yells about fanfiction, Dan forgets how to talk, and Celia rises from the grave. Plus: A discussion about Lonely Christopher and his...unique views on writing, an interview with crime writer and Miami PI Matt Ijac, and some great publishing opportunities from Tin House, Iron Horse, and more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14432457</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2018 01:30:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14432457/ep16.mp3" length="113128175" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode: Brigid yells about fanfiction, Dan forgets how to talk, and Celia rises from the grave. Plus: A discussion about Lonely Christopher and his...unique views on writing, an interview with crime writer and Miami PI Matt Ijac, and some...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode: Brigid yells about fanfiction, Dan forgets how to talk, and Celia rises from the grave. Plus: A discussion about Lonely Christopher and his...unique views on writing, an interview with crime writer and Miami PI Matt Ijac, and some great publishing opportunities from Tin House, Iron Horse, and more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7071</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,authors,fanfiction,fiction,interview,podcasts,poetry,writing,writinglife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 15: Sandra Beasley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-sandra-beasley--14192827</link><description><![CDATA[This week Celia is AWOL, but Brigid and Dan are holding down the fort. They discuss Not A Pipe Publishing, a house that has committed itself to only publishing women authors, as well as the gross male YA authors that necessitate such a commitment. Then, Dan talks with poet and writer Sandra Beasley about her work in Washington DC and her how she kept writing while holding down a 9-5 desk job. Plus: The Nebula Award nominees, publishing opportunities, activity in Bloomington's literary scene, and our very first "Book of the Week." Don't forget to support us on Patreon/ko-fi!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14192827</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2018 01:02:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14192827/episode_15.mp3" length="85515701" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week Celia is AWOL, but Brigid and Dan are holding down the fort. They discuss Not A Pipe Publishing, a house that has committed itself to only publishing women authors, as well as the gross male YA authors that necessitate such a commitment....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Celia is AWOL, but Brigid and Dan are holding down the fort. They discuss Not A Pipe Publishing, a house that has committed itself to only publishing women authors, as well as the gross male YA authors that necessitate such a commitment. Then, Dan talks with poet and writer Sandra Beasley about her work in Washington DC and her how she kept writing while holding down a 9-5 desk job. Plus: The Nebula Award nominees, publishing opportunities, activity in Bloomington's literary scene, and our very first "Book of the Week." Don't forget to support us on Patreon/ko-fi!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5345</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,career,discussion,fiction,interview,literature,news,poetry,publishing,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 14: The Changing Face of Fiction</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-the-changing-face-of-fiction--13932061</link><description><![CDATA[Good conversation about men in publishing as Brigid, Celia, and Dan discuss the recent revelations about the Shitty Men In Media list. Plus: an Ursula Le Guin tribute, the pitfalls of classifying science fiction, and Junot Diaz's call for diverse bookshelves. Opportunities this week came from Pidgeonholes, Litro Magazine, Meow Meow Pow Pow, Sharkpack, and the Breakout 8 Writers Prize. Support us at patreon.com/WriteToSurvive]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13932061</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:34:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13932061/episode_14.mp3" length="63596668" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Good conversation about men in publishing as Brigid, Celia, and Dan discuss the recent revelations about the Shitty Men In Media list. Plus: an Ursula Le Guin tribute, the pitfalls of classifying science fiction, and Junot Diaz's call for diverse...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Good conversation about men in publishing as Brigid, Celia, and Dan discuss the recent revelations about the Shitty Men In Media list. Plus: an Ursula Le Guin tribute, the pitfalls of classifying science fiction, and Junot Diaz's call for diverse bookshelves. Opportunities this week came from Pidgeonholes, Litro Magazine, Meow Meow Pow Pow, Sharkpack, and the Breakout 8 Writers Prize. Support us at patreon.com/WriteToSurvive]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3975</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,discussion,fantasy,feminism,fiction,interview,news,podcasts,poetry,poets,publishing,reading,sci-fi,writers,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 13: New Beginnings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-new-beginnings--13851564</link><description><![CDATA[The podcast gets a new face er...voice...er...two new voices as former guests Brigid Phillips and Celia Daniels join Dan as co-hosts. The three discuss the 2017 Bad Sex Awards In Fiction, our favorite writing newsletters, and an interesting way to make failure more fun. Plus: Audrey Hawkes discusses internships at Arizona State and the best route to success during NaNoWrimo.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13851564</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2018 23:19:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13851564/episode_13.mp3" length="88086568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The podcast gets a new face er...voice...er...two new voices as former guests Brigid Phillips and Celia Daniels join Dan as co-hosts. The three discuss the 2017 Bad Sex Awards In Fiction, our favorite writing newsletters, and an interesting way to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The podcast gets a new face er...voice...er...two new voices as former guests Brigid Phillips and Celia Daniels join Dan as co-hosts. The three discuss the 2017 Bad Sex Awards In Fiction, our favorite writing newsletters, and an interesting way to make failure more fun. Plus: Audrey Hawkes discusses internships at Arizona State and the best route to success during NaNoWrimo.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5506</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>discussion,fiction,interview,nanowrimo,poetry,reading,writers,writing,writinglife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 12: Halloween Special</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-halloween-special--13208472</link><description><![CDATA[Listen...IF YOU DARE! Nearly two hours of spine-tingling content as I have my first ever DOUBLE episode! In this episode "Brain Eating" Brent Armour from HelloHorror talks about indie horror presses, editing the wild west of online submissions, and the pitfalls of a labor of love."Dracula" D. Alexander Ward, horror author and Bram Stoker award nominee. tells me about editing the new anthology "Shadows Over Main Street Volume 2," how he makes time to write, and why Lovecraftian Horror is so damn popular.  Also: An H.P Lovecraft Spotlight, Amazon's New Bestselling Horror, and publishing opportunities for poets and prose writers! And at the end? A spooky scary surprise!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13208472</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 09:53:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13208472/halloween_special.mp3" length="104307982" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Listen...IF YOU DARE! Nearly two hours of spine-tingling content as I have my first ever DOUBLE episode! In this episode "Brain Eating" Brent Armour from HelloHorror talks about indie horror presses, editing the wild west of online submissions, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen...IF YOU DARE! Nearly two hours of spine-tingling content as I have my first ever DOUBLE episode! In this episode "Brain Eating" Brent Armour from HelloHorror talks about indie horror presses, editing the wild west of online submissions, and the pitfalls of a labor of love."Dracula" D. Alexander Ward, horror author and Bram Stoker award nominee. tells me about editing the new anthology "Shadows Over Main Street Volume 2," how he makes time to write, and why Lovecraftian Horror is so damn popular.  Also: An H.P Lovecraft Spotlight, Amazon's New Bestselling Horror, and publishing opportunities for poets and prose writers! And at the end? A spooky scary surprise!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6520</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,horror,interview,literature,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 11: Scott Silk from Tales to Terrify</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-scott-silk-from-tales-to-terrify--13102687</link><description><![CDATA[In the second installment of our special series on horror writing, I interview Editor and Horror fan Scott Silk about his work at Tales to Terrify, one of the most popular audio horror journals publishing today. Also: Goodreads's Top 10 Favorite Horror Anthologies, Man Booker News, and publishing opportunities with Chicago Literati, Lycan Valley Publishing, and Not A Cult!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13102687</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 05:43:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13102687/episode_11.mp3" length="62106113" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the second installment of our special series on horror writing, I interview Editor and Horror fan Scott Silk about his work at Tales to Terrify, one of the most popular audio horror journals publishing today. Also: Goodreads's Top 10 Favorite...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the second installment of our special series on horror writing, I interview Editor and Horror fan Scott Silk about his work at Tales to Terrify, one of the most popular audio horror journals publishing today. Also: Goodreads's Top 10 Favorite Horror Anthologies, Man Booker News, and publishing opportunities with Chicago Literati, Lycan Valley Publishing, and Not A Cult!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3882</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,horror,interview,literature,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 10: Erin al-Mehairi From Sinister Grin Press</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-erin-al-mehairi-from-sinister-grin-press--12987369</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first episode of our Horror month! All through October I'll be featuring guests from the spookier side of writing. Kicking us off this week is Erin al-Mehairi, who manages publicity and marketing for Sinister Grin Press, as well as working as an editor. She happens to write her own horror as well! Also: Amazon Horror Bestsellers, Nobel News, and some some amazing publishing opportunities from Puritan, Crystal Lake Press, and more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12987369</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12987369/episode_10_1.mp3" length="90272663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the first episode of our Horror month! All through October I'll be featuring guests from the spookier side of writing. Kicking us off this week is Erin al-Mehairi, who manages publicity and marketing for Sinister Grin Press, as well as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the first episode of our Horror month! All through October I'll be featuring guests from the spookier side of writing. Kicking us off this week is Erin al-Mehairi, who manages publicity and marketing for Sinister Grin Press, as well as working as an editor. She happens to write her own horror as well! Also: Amazon Horror Bestsellers, Nobel News, and some some amazing publishing opportunities from Puritan, Crystal Lake Press, and more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5642</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>entertainment,horror,interview,publishing,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 9: Finding Your Inspiration</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-finding-your-inspiration--12824319</link><description><![CDATA[Special episode this week with some tips for writers who want to be inspired but haven't gotten that spark yet. Also: The Man Book Prize shortlist, the NYT Fiction Bestsellers, and some upcoming opportunities for writers!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12824319</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2017 21:02:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12824319/ep_9a.mp3" length="25961951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Special episode this week with some tips for writers who want to be inspired but haven't gotten that spark yet. Also: The Man Book Prize shortlist, the NYT Fiction Bestsellers, and some upcoming opportunities for writers!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Special episode this week with some tips for writers who want to be inspired but haven't gotten that spark yet. Also: The Man Book Prize shortlist, the NYT Fiction Bestsellers, and some upcoming opportunities for writers!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1623</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,books,fiction,poetry,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 8: Sarah Rhea Werner From The "Write Now" Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-sarah-rhea-werner-from-the-write-now-podcast--12768967</link><description><![CDATA[This week, I talk with ghostwriter and podcaster Sarah Rhea Werner about writing, podcasting, and the realities we face when pursuing a creative career. Also: News, the Small Press Distribution Fiction Bestsellers, and upcoming publishing opportunities for poets and prose writers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12768967</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 23:59:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12768967/ep_8.mp3" length="56637962" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, I talk with ghostwriter and podcaster Sarah Rhea Werner about writing, podcasting, and the realities we face when pursuing a creative career. Also: News, the Small Press Distribution Fiction Bestsellers, and upcoming publishing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, I talk with ghostwriter and podcaster Sarah Rhea Werner about writing, podcasting, and the realities we face when pursuing a creative career. Also: News, the Small Press Distribution Fiction Bestsellers, and upcoming publishing opportunities for poets and prose writers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3538</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,fiction,interview,poetry,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 7: Sasha Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-sasha-smith--12661276</link><description><![CDATA[A fantastic episode this week as I talk with Bronx poet Sasha Smith, who had a rather nontraditional journey to writing. We discuss identity, the power of being seen, and her work invigorating the Bronx creative scene. Plus: News, Poetry Bestsellers, and some publishing opportunities for poets and mystery writers!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12661276</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2017 01:50:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12661276/ep_7.mp3" length="58726940" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A fantastic episode this week as I talk with Bronx poet Sasha Smith, who had a rather nontraditional journey to writing. We discuss identity, the power of being seen, and her work invigorating the Bronx creative scene. Plus: News, Poetry Bestsellers,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A fantastic episode this week as I talk with Bronx poet Sasha Smith, who had a rather nontraditional journey to writing. We discuss identity, the power of being seen, and her work invigorating the Bronx creative scene. Plus: News, Poetry Bestsellers, and some publishing opportunities for poets and mystery writers!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3668</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,interview,poetry,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 6: Brigid Phillips</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-brigid-phillips--12610826</link><description><![CDATA[We take a dip into professional development this week with a lively discussion about internships. I give you some tips I've picked up to help you make the most of your internship search, and experienced writer and editor Brigid Phillips gives us her take on the life of a creative intern. Also: The Hugo Awards, The New York Times YA Bestsellers List, and some upcoming publishing opportunities for writers!<br />Intro Song: "Fallow Fellow" by Cullah]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12610826</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2017 05:53:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12610826/ep_6_brigid.mp3" length="54863321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We take a dip into professional development this week with a lively discussion about internships. I give you some tips I've picked up to help you make the most of your internship search, and experienced writer and editor Brigid Phillips gives us her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We take a dip into professional development this week with a lively discussion about internships. I give you some tips I've picked up to help you make the most of your internship search, and experienced writer and editor Brigid Phillips gives us her take on the life of a creative intern. Also: The Hugo Awards, The New York Times YA Bestsellers List, and some upcoming publishing opportunities for writers!<br />Intro Song: "Fallow Fellow" by Cullah]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3427</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>arts,fiction,internships,interview,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 5: Kacie Swierk</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-kacie-swierk--12566498</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode: A Discussion of Art and Music with singer-songwriter Kacie Swierk. We talk about her journey to both writing and music, her life as an artist, and her new album "This is Water." Then: Tips and Tricks for Book Tours and Independent Promotion, NYT Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers, Literary News, and a rundown of journals and contests accepting submissions!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12566498</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 22:23:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12566498/ep_5.mp3" length="71637075" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode: A Discussion of Art and Music with singer-songwriter Kacie Swierk. We talk about her journey to both writing and music, her life as an artist, and her new album "This is Water." Then: Tips and Tricks for Book Tours and Independent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode: A Discussion of Art and Music with singer-songwriter Kacie Swierk. We talk about her journey to both writing and music, her life as an artist, and her new album "This is Water." Then: Tips and Tricks for Book Tours and Independent Promotion, NYT Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers, Literary News, and a rundown of journals and contests accepting submissions!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4475</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>art,fiction,interview,poetry,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 2: Andrew Maben</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-andrew-maben--12534778</link><description><![CDATA[Things get speculative as I discuss math vs. writing with Andrew Maben. Then a look at the Amazon Sci-Fi best sellers, news in the literary world, the Nebula Awards, and some contest. 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Plus: rundown of the "Big Three" of sci-fi and why they matter!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5253</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>english,literature,sci-fi,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 4: Sanya Ali</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-sanya-ali--12401341</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode I interview journalist, author, and fashionista Sanya Ali on how her career goals have been shaped by her dual disciplines, as well as the way identity influences our writing life. Also: An overview of Creative Nonfiction, the NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers, news in the world of nonfiction and memoir, and upcoming opportunities for writers of nonfiction!<br /><br />Website and Shownotes: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com</a> <br />Twitter: @Writing Survivor  <br />Tumblr: <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12401341</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:22:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12401341/ep_4_final.mp3" length="43395443" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode I interview journalist, author, and fashionista Sanya Ali on how her career goals have been shaped by her dual disciplines, as well as the way identity influences our writing life. Also: An overview of Creative Nonfiction, the NYT...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode I interview journalist, author, and fashionista Sanya Ali on how her career goals have been shaped by her dual disciplines, as well as the way identity influences our writing life. Also: An overview of Creative Nonfiction, the NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers, news in the world of nonfiction and memoir, and upcoming opportunities for writers of nonfiction!<br /><br />Website and Shownotes: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com</a> <br />Twitter: @Writing Survivor  <br />Tumblr: <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2710</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>interview,non-fiction,publishing,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode One: Introductions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-one-introductions--12401339</link><description><![CDATA[Why am I doing this podcast? What are my goals? What do I want you to take away from each episode? Also: Personal Bio, my Top 5 Podcast Recommendations for Writers, the NYT Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List, and fiction news and publishing info. <br />Show Notes:https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/wtsp-episode-one-introductions/<br />Website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com</a> <br />Twitter: @Writing Survivor  <br />Tumblr: <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12401339</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:11:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12401339/ep_1_final.mp3" length="34337773" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why am I doing this podcast? What are my goals? 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Also: Personal Bio, my Top 5 Podcast Recommendations for Writers, the NYT Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List, and fiction news and publishing info. <br />Show Notes:https://writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/wtsp-episode-one-introductions/<br />Website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com</a> <br />Twitter: @Writing Survivor  <br />Tumblr: <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2144</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fiction,introduction,publishing,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73ad91f5ff57c2104db3dd8f788380ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode Three: Celia Daniels</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-three-celia-daniels--12401342</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I interview poet, essayist, and speculative fiction author Celia Daniels. Also this episode: Special Report from the IU Writers Conference, news from the world of poetry, the underground poetry bestsellers, and upcoming poetry journals and contests. <br />Website: <a href="http://www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com" rel="noopener">www.writetosurvivepodcast.wordpress.com</a> <br />Twitter: @Writing Survivor  <br />Tumblr: <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.tumblr.com/blog/writetosurvivepodcast</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12401342</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:04:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12401342/ep3_final.mp3" length="68044299" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Write to Survive Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I interview poet, essayist, and speculative fiction author Celia Daniels. 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